Re: diffraction patterns or spectra

[Brian H. Toby]

diffraction patterns are often referred to as diffraction
spectra. But we all know that diffraction is not a spectroscopic  
technique.


A spectrum refers to a wavelength-dispersive measurement, while CW  
diffraction is spatially resolved. Either diffraction pattern or  
diffractogram is the choice of the cognoscenti IMHO, except perhaps in  
the case of TOF and energy-dispersive x-ray.

Brian